Aug 26
2008

Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics

By Bridget Grenville-Cleave Bridget Grenville-Cleave's website Bridget Grenville-Cleave's email

deomcracy-s_k_s.jpgThe good news is that according to a new study by Inglehart, Foa, Peterson and Welzel (2008), happiness is actually increasing: in this longitudinal study between 1981 and 2007, happiness levels went up in 45 out of 52 countries. And contrary to what you might conclude from Myers’ graph, the US is one of those countries which shows an upward trend in happiness. … Happiness has risen, they suggest, due to increasing democratization over the past 25 years, which means that people increasingly feel they have free choice (e.g. freedom of speech, to travel and in politics) and control over their lives.

Topics: All, Global Policies, Money, Positive Emotions (Positive Affect), _1 Positive Experiences 15 comments 15

Nov 25
2007

Let’s Talk about Sex

By Cassie Robinson Cassie Robinson's website Cassie Robinson's email

Survival of the species depends on sex, so we have evolved to find intimate encounters pleasurable. But what is the role of sex in happiness and well-being, and why do some sexual experiences make us happier than others?
Virginia Lewis and DiAnne Borders (Lewis and Borders 1995) found sexual satisfaction to be the second strongest predictor […]

Topics: All, Health, Love, Pathway 2 "Engagement / Flow", _1 Positive Experiences 5 comments 5

Jan 1
2007

Cassie Robinson’s Bio

By Cassie Robinson Cassie Robinson's website Cassie Robinson's email

 
Cassie Robinson, University of East London MAPP student. Cassie is a Nesta Creative Entrepreneur Awardee, Designer and Coach. After gaining a First Class Honours Degree in Fashion & Business, and running her own company for 4 years (www.lorelei.uk.com), Cassie now uses her design skills in the creation of processes and experiences rather than products. Currently […]

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